Liverpool started their Premier League season with a 4-2 victory, featuring goals from Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, and Salah. The match held significant emotional weight as it took place after the tragic loss of Diogo Jota in a car crash. Fans and family attended to pay tribute, with Jota’s song and banners displayed, showcasing solidarity. Players wore black armbands, and a moment of silence was observed. The atmosphere was filled with remembrance, honoring Jota's legacy as the game unfolded.
Jota's family were in attendance at Anfield on Friday night as Liverpool fans sang a rousing rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone, before a minute's silence was impeccably observed.
Chants of Jota's name continued to ring around the stadium as the game got underway, all players wearing black armbands, with fans singing his now immortalised "Number 20" anthem.
As I have said previously, the tributes that have been paid throughout the football world, and especially within the LFC community, have been truly special, and I know that tonight we will come together to honour them once more.
It will be a very emotional occasion for everybody associated with the club, given it is the first league game we have played since we lost Diogo and Andre.
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